President's Message
by Rick Thompson
 

On Tuesday August 28th we lost a very good friend and fishing buddy. Marty Russell died at Frederick Hospital from liver and heart failure. I had the pleasure of spending many wonderful days on the water fishing and hanging out with one of the finest people you could ever know. Marty had been fighting his many health problems for over 6 years. He needed a new liver but that was not going to happen due to his many other illnesses. Marty never had a bad word to say about anyone, he would do anything for you and I don't know anyone who did not like or get along with him. I will miss him very much especially when its time to go fishing. There are not a lot of really good people in this world, but he was one that we all count on and completely enjoy being with. His last fishing trip was the rockfish tournament in May. He got in two real good days of fishing with Tony and I. Our trip to N.C. in October will not be the same without him.

I want to thank everyone who helped with our fundraiser. We did real well again this year. We need help from everyone in the club and I think we have a great bunch of guys that do so much for us. This year we raised almost $5,000. This is our only fundraiser and this kind of success is what we must have to keep running our chapter and making it possible to do all the great trips and programs we have. I think it was great that one of members won the trip this time. Mr. Bob Perkey was our winner, I hope he really enjoys himself.

Our Big N.C. fishing trip to Hatteras is coming up real soon. Anyone who has never been should try to come. We have a big time and the fishing that time of year can be really hot. Give Crabby a call for more information or any questions you have or if you need someone to talk you into coming. I hope to see all of you at our next meeting on Wed Sept. 12th. Take care and be safe on the water and say a word to Marty the next time you get to fishing!

Next Meeting

September 12, 2007

Food Service: starts at 6:15 pm

Menu:
Hot turkey sand. Green beans, mashed potato, dessert, tea/coffee cost $6.00.

Meeting: starts at 7:00 pm

Speaker: We are happy to have Mr. Forbes Darby from the National Marine Fisheries Administration speaking this month. He will discuss current fishing stocks, future programs to help rebuild the stocks for the recreational fisherman. He will answer any questions or concerns we may have regarding recreational fishing stocks.

Vendor:
We are glad to welcome back Ken Lahr from Reel Draggin' Tackle of Churchton, Maryland as our vendor this month. As you remember, he had some real nice offshore tackle at reasonable prices for all your offshore needs. He will be bringing some nice new lures he's designed and will be happy to discuss with you any questions about what's HOT and where the fish are. Please Visit his Chesapeake Bay fishing tackle website at reeldraggintackle.com, as he does ship anywhere for online orders.

Please note that Ken works in close association with JJ's Tackle, which also has a wide variety of Chesapeake Bay fishing tackle for the upcoming fall season. JJ's has some awesome stuff at great pricing for trolling, bottom fishing or anything you may need to restock that tackle box. It will be a great group of Vendors for both our Offshore and Bay anglers. See ya There!!

Last Month's Raffle Winners:
Nothing was submitted

50/50: Nothing was submitted

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Up Coming Events
Oct 6: MSSA Crab Feast - American Legion Post 130 in Severna Park Contact MSSA Office @ 410-255-5535
Nov 4: MSSA Scholarship Foundation Dinner - Annapolis Contact the main MSSA Office at 410-255-5535

Tournaments:
Oct 6-13: Hatteras North Carolina Kingfish - Wahoo Trip & Tournment. Contact John Travers 301-370-7733
Nov 10: MSSA Fall Rockfish Tournment

Kids and Fishing:
Have you taken a child fishing lately? Did you know that every Frederick Chapter Tournament has a child's division? Did you know that there are special prizes reserved for children? If you took a child fishing, take a picture of the trophy & get a copy to us for publication. Ed Sousa is working on a children's fishing classic. Please see Ed if you have any ideas for the event.

RENEW YOUR FISHING
LICENSES

2007 NMFS Migratory Species Permit: OFFSHORE:
All migratory species permits expire in May. Remember to purchase your 2007 permit. The "permit shop" can be found at:
www.hmspermits.gov or
www.nmfspermits.com
Permits for 2007 cost $22.00.

State of Maryland:
All DNR Maryland permits expired on December 31. You may purchase online at wildlifelicense.com/md/
Resident License: $9.00 allows a Maryland resident to fish in the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries from January 1 through December 31. Consolidated Bay Sport Boat License is $40.00 and allows everyone on board your boat to fish.

Attention Members
Got stuff to sell? Bring it to the meeting as we have a tables that you can use at every meeting. Feel free to bring your stuff anytime and it's free to our members.